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UK surname

Jadav

A surname likely of Indian origin referring to a member of a warrior caste or clan.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Blaby, Leicester and Waltham Forest.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Jadav is 293 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

293

2016, ranked #14,981

Peak year

2016

293 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 293 in 2016, ranked #14,981.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Jadav surname distribution map

The map shows where the Jadav surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Jadav surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Jadav over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1997 modern 167 #19,722
1998 modern 172 #19,883
1999 modern 173 #19,935
2000 modern 175 #19,764
2001 modern 174 #19,562
2002 modern 191 #18,817
2003 modern 209 #17,620
2004 modern 226 #16,829
2005 modern 214 #17,378
2006 modern 214 #17,507
2007 modern 217 #17,520
2008 modern 220 #17,544
2009 modern 242 #16,789
2010 modern 264 #16,163
2011 modern 265 #15,980
2012 modern 259 #16,126
2013 modern 280 #15,530
2014 modern 283 #15,495
2015 modern 284 #15,344
2016 modern 293 #14,981

Geography

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Where Jadavs are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Blaby, Leicester and Waltham Forest. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Blaby 005 Blaby
2 Leicester 020 Leicester
3 Waltham Forest 026 Waltham Forest
4 Leicester 002 Leicester
5 Leicester 006 Leicester

Forenames

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First names often paired with Jadav

These lists show first names that appear often with the Jadav surname in historical and recent records.

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Jadav

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Jadav, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities

Group

Established Multi-Ethnic Communities

Nationally, the Jadav surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Established Multi-Ethnic Communities, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Jadav household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Parents and young children in this Group are drawn from diverse ethnic backgrounds in broadly similar proportions. Employment is typically in elementary occupations, though workers in professional, intermediate or skilled trades occupations are also present. The residential landscape is dominated by terraced housing, although semi-detached houses and flats are also present. This Group is found in London and in many provincial towns and cities throughout the U.K.

Wider pattern

Young adults, many of whom are students, predominate in these high-density and overcrowded neighbourhoods of rented terrace houses or flats. Most ethnic minorities are present in these communities, as are people born in European countries that are not part of the EU. Students aside, low skilled occupations predominate, and unemployment rates are above average. Overall, the mix of students and more sedentary households means that neighbourhood average numbers of children are not very high. The Mixed or Multiple ethnic group composition of neighbourhoods is often associated with low rates of affiliation to Christian religions. This Supergroup predominates in non-central urban locations the UK, particularly within England in the Midlands and the outskirts of west, south and north-east London.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Suburban Asian Communities

Group

Settled Semi-Detached Asians

Within London, Jadav is most associated with areas classed as Settled Semi-Detached Asians, part of Suburban Asian Communities. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

These residents share Supergroup characteristics of large (non-Chinese) Asian populations but those identifying as Bangladeshi are notably absent. Many residents were born in the UK, while other more recent migrants have African birthplaces. Semi-detached housing, much of it owner occupied, prevails in these suburban residential locations.

Wider London pattern

Many residents of these neighbourhoods are of (non-Chinese) Asian descent, with many identifying as Indian, Pakistani or Bangladeshi. Neighbourhoods are located across large areas of suburban west, north-east and south London. Detached, semi-detached and terraced houses are more prevalent than flats and socially rented housing is uncommon. Few residents live in communal establishments. Many families have dependent children, sometimes in overcrowded accommodation, and few households are ethnically mixed. Marriage rates are above the London average. The even age distribution, relative absence of individuals living alone and frequent incidence of households with children suggests that multi-generation households may be relatively common. Employment is often in skilled trades, elementary, sales and customer service occupations, and roles as process, plant, and machine operatives. Manufacturing and construction are well represented, along with employment in distribution, hotels, and restaurants. Many adults have only level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. English is not used at home by some residents. Religious affiliation is above average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Jadav is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Jadav falls in decile 3 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

3
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Jadav is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
Asian - Indian

This describes the area pattern most associated with Jadav, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Jadav

The surname JADAV is of Indian origin, specifically from the region of Gujarat. Its roots can be traced back to the 14th century during the reign of the Jadeja Rajput clan, who were prominent rulers in the Saurashtra region of Gujarat.

JADAV is derived from the Sanskrit word "Yadava," which refers to the Yadava clan, one of the most prominent Hindu clans of ancient India. The Yadavas were known for their valor and warrior traditions, and many Rajput clans, including the Jadejas, claimed descent from this illustrious lineage.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name JADAV can be found in the Rajput chronicles of the 14th century, where it is associated with the ruling Jadeja dynasty of the Jamnagar and Nawanagar princely states in Saurashtra.

The name JADAV gained prominence during the reign of Jam Rawal, the founder of the Jadeja dynasty, who established the princely state of Jamnagar in 1335. His descendants continued to rule Jamnagar and other parts of Saurashtra for several centuries, and the name JADAV became closely associated with this ruling lineage.

One notable figure with the surname JADAV was Jam Sataji (1647-1718), the ruler of Nawanagar, who is credited with expanding the territories of his kingdom and establishing a strong naval force to protect the coastline from foreign invaders.

Another prominent JADAV was Jam Shri Vibhaji (1813-1870), the ruler of Nawanagar, who is remembered for his progressive policies and administrative reforms. He established modern educational institutions and encouraged the development of industries in his kingdom.

In the literary realm, Govardhanram Tripathi JADAV (1855-1925) was a renowned Sanskrit scholar and author who contributed significantly to the preservation and promotion of Sanskrit literature.

The name JADAV also found its way into the realm of Indian cinema. Jadav Paylal (1917-1988) was a celebrated Gujarati playwright and actor who left an indelible mark on the Gujarati theater scene.

Lastly, Jadav Payeng (born 1963), also known as the "Forest Man of India," is a notable figure who single-handedly planted and nurtured a vast forest reserve in Assam, earning him widespread recognition for his environmental conservation efforts.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Jadav surname: questions and answers

How common is the Jadav surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 293 in 2016. That gives Jadav a modern rank of #14,981.

What does the Jadav surname mean?

A surname likely of Indian origin referring to a member of a warrior caste or clan.

What does the Jadav map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Jadav bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.